Emerging knowledge-based companies
Start up knowledge based companies are divided into two categories
Type 1 Startup Knowledge-Based Companies
Feature: These are companies that have been newly established but have a strong technical team and the ability to produce knowledge-based products.
Product status: They have a prototype of the knowledge-based product, but it has not yet entered the industrial production phase.
Focus: Supporting early growth and technology development.
Type 2 Emerging Knowledge-Based Companies
Feature: These are startup companies that have not yet commercialized a knowledge-based product.
Product status: in the stages of research, development, or conceptual design.
Focus: More emphasis is placed on evaluating the technical team, planning, and the capacity for future product development.
Knowledge-based manufacturing companies
Knowledge-based manufacturing companies are divided into two categories.
Type 1 Knowledge-Based Manufacturing Companies
Feature: These are companies that have reached the stage of industrial production.
Product status: The final knowledge-based product has reached mass production and is available on the market.
Focus: on the ability to produce, sell, and economically exploit technology
Type 2 knowledge-based manufacturing companies
Feature: Companies with manufacturing activities that may not produce all the components of the final product.
Product status: They produce part of the value chain or technology (e.g., components, modules, or related software).
Focus: They play a key role in the development or support of knowledge-based products.
General regulations for establishing
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To establish knowledge-based companies, the first important law is that at least two-thirds of the board members must meet specific criteria. The first and most important criterion is having at least a bachelor’s degree or relevant work and academic experience in the company’s field of activity. In addition, these individuals must have significant managerial experience and at least one domestic patent in their record. Having a patent in the company’s field of work that has been registered internationally is also a major advantage and can significantly increase the chances of obtaining a license to register a knowledge-based company. For two-thirds of the board members, having at least two of these conditions is sufficient.Another key rule for registering a knowledge-based company is that at least 50% of the company’s annual revenue must come from the sale of knowledge-based products or services. Additionally, at least three members of the company must have a record of paying insurance in the past six months. With these conditions met, companies can obtain the necessary license to register as a knowledge-based company.
The establishment of knowledge-based companies in Iran is subject to specific conditions and regulations.
Localization of products and services: Knowledge-based companies should utilize local knowledge to develop and produce their products or services. These products or services must have been produced and introduced to the market within the past two years.
Innovation in products and services: The produced products or services must be completely new or upgraded versions of previous products or services that have undergone significant improvements.
Composition of Human Resources: At least thirty percent of the company’s total workforce, employed full-time, must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Companies should invest at least 7% of their annual sales in research and development activities. This reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Compliance with these specific regulations is essential for knowledge-based companies in order to obtain the necessary licenses for registration and to benefit from related advantages.These regulations are designed to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the activities of knowledge-based companies, as well as to promote innovation and sustainable development in the national economy.